"I am a sister who would like to know the best way to tell people about Islam. How can I begin and what should I say? Are there any specific teachings about this in Islam? Who can I contact for assistance? Are there any organizations that take responsibility for helping people to know the correct message of Islam? Where can I find more information about this? Thank you very much for any help in this matter. Your sister in Islam, salam alaykum." Bismillah Rahman Raheem..... Thanks for your question about your good question concerning the spreading of Islam. This indicates a strong commitment from you to share this message of worshipping Allah as One God, Alone and without any associates or partners. This is a basic duty for each of us as Muslims. We commend you on your endeavor for learning and search for correct knowledge in matters concerning Islam. Bismillah Rahman Raheem ISLAM TOMORROW - Q. & A. Free Service Provided by Yusuf Estes NOTICE: WE DO NOT OFFER FATWAH (Religious Rulings). "It is not for a believer, man or woman, when Allah and His Messenger have decreed a matter that they should have any option in their decision." Quran [33:36] __ Question (dated): September 11, 2003 - "I am a sister who would like to know the best way to tell people about Islam. How can I begin and what should I say? Are there any specific teachings about this in Islam? Who can I contact for assistance? Are there any organizations that take responsibility for helping people to know the correct message of Islam? Where can I find more information about this? Thank you very much for any help in this matter. Your sister in Islam, salam alaykum." __ Bismillah Rahman Raheem Thanks for your question about your good question concerning the spreading of Islam. This indicates a strong commitment from you to share this message of worshipping Allah as One God, Alone and without any associates or partners. This is a basic duty for each of us as Muslims. We commend you on your endeavor for learning and search for correct knowledge in matters concerning Islam. Dawah is a word in Arabic that means "to invite" or "to offer to share." This is a very important part of being a Muslim and it can be somewhat difficult at times. Yet it is not impossible. The fact is that sharing Islam is a very simple concept. The difficulty comes in when you are trying to communicate the idea to others, especially when they have already been predisposed to believe in something else and to believe that Islam is something bad. Keep in mind at all times that you are on a special mission to deliver a message of inviting people to worship Allah according to the way that He wants to be worshipped. You are to call them to know the truth and how to follow it. You do this with both your kind words and correct actions. Your words are used in lectures, sermons, books, tapes and dialogs. These words help people to understand the truth of Islam. Your actions are observed by others through your behavior and manners. You become the role model for what Islam is all about. Both methods (dawah by words and actions) were used by the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) when delivering the message of Islam. He was the perfect example of what he was calling the people to do. Ayesah, may Allah be pleased with her, said that if you would like to see a living example of the Quran walking, then simply look to Muhammad, peace be upon him. His life was the best example of the noble teachings and principles set forth in the Quran. Muslims are supposed to advise everyone by using a gentle and simple approach to attract the hungry souls to the Way of Allah. For sure today more than ever, people need to know about Islam and be able to put it into practice. We all need an example to follow. islamtomorrow.
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